Eden Court in Inverness hints at changes due to coronavirus
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Popular arts venue Eden Court has hinted at possible changes to its operations due to coronavirus.
It comes days after releasing a statement declaring it was continuing to stage its programme of live performances, cinema screenings and classes.
On Friday, Eden Court chief executive James Mackenzie-Blackman said although the Scottish Government had announced all large gatherings above 500 people with the potential to impact on emergency services should be cancelled, he did not envisage the venue's operation to be affected.
But he also said government announcements would be monitored closely.
The venue includes the 869-seat Empire Theatre where Inverness Musical Theatre is due to stage the classic musical comedy Hello Dolly from Wednesday to Saturday. It also includes the 275-seat One Touch theatre, two cinemas and two multi-purpose studios.
This evening a spokesman for Eden Court said: "These are unprecedented times and deeply worrying for all of us at Eden Court.
"The Prime Minister’s update this afternoon included a request to the public to avoid all non-essential contact.
"We’re in the business of bringing people together. It’s looking increasingly likely that our ability to do that, in the short-term, may not be possible.
"Before we take a firm decision about our ability to deliver our programme we need time to consult with our funders and other stakeholders. We are doing that urgently and aim to make a further update tomorrow."
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